You can buy a stylish flat in this mock Tudor home for £300,000 in Bexley (Image: YOPA national, Rightmove)

You need a salary of £16,290 after tax to afford to rent in Bexley.

2. Parks

Bexley has more than 100 parks and is one of the greenest boroughs in London. You can check out the 200-year-old oak tree and historic house at Danson Park or stroll around the stunning landscaped gardens at Dartford's Hall Palace.

3. Low crime rates

Bexley was one of the safest boroughs in London in 2018, according to Met police figures. There were 16,388 reported crimes in Bexley from November 2017 to November 2018. It was the 5th safest borough after Merton (4th), Richmond (3rd), Kingston (2nd) and Sutton (1st). Bexley had 99 percent fewer reported crimes than Westminster which had a chilling 66,438.

4. Arts and crafts

Red House Lane, London DA6 8JF

The incredible home of artist couple William and Jane Morris, The Red House, can be visited in Bexleyheath. It's an iconic example of arts and craft architecture and is open to the public.

5. Crook Log Leisure Centre

Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4HH

Bexley's Crook Log Leisure Centre is a bit of an institution. It opened in 2005 and has a 25m indoor swimming pool, a state of the art gym and a sauna, as well as a load of outdoor sports pitches. Some might say it's one of the best things about living in Bexley.

6. A hotbed of fame

Singer Kate Bush is among a long list of celebrities from Bexley (Image: Mirrorpix)

Singer Kate Bush, businessman Bernie Ecclestone and the artist William Morris are just a few of the really famous people born in Bexley, and Roger Moore used to live there too - there must be something in the water.

7. Exquisite sausage rolls

238 Blackfen Rd, Sidcup DA15 8PW

J. Ayre Bakery is a family-run business near Bexleyheath which sells unrivalled sausage rolls, according to residents.

8. Eco-friendly

A 2018 study found Bexley was one of London's most eco-friendly boroughs (Image: Newcastle Journal)

Bexley is one of London's greenest suburbs in more than one way. As well as the huge number of parks, it's the top borough for renewable energy consumption (51 percent), according to a 2018 study by London Cleaning System.

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9. The Danson Park Country Fair

You can experience a slice of country living at Danson Park's annual County Fair. Thousands flock to the family-friendly event which runs throughout a weekend in July and offers entertainment for everyone. From birds of prey flying displays to terrier racing, a petting zoo and a circus workshop, there's tons to keep you busy.

10. The Bexleyheath Clock Tower

Bexleyheath's historic clock tower is a popular meeting point for more than 100 years. It stands proud in the centre of Bexleyheath's main shopping strip.

The Bexleyheath Clock Tower is a popular meeting (Image: Google)

11. The 'Beast of Bexley'

Nothing gives a place character like a good old urban legend and the 'Beast of Bexley' is just that. The huge black cat was said to have been spotted roaming Bexley neighbourhoods at the start of the millenium. It has since been accepted as a legend fuelled by the media and hasn't been seen since 2007.

The mythical 'Beast of Bexley' hasn't been spotted since the early 2000s (Image: Bucks Titles)

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